SC/PC Adapter
SC/PC Adapter is part of the fiber adapter range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the SC (Subscriber Connector) interface.
Same-type mating sleeves that hold two ferrules on one axis
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Product Overview
SC/PC Adapter is part of the fiber adapter range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the SC (Subscriber Connector) interface.
SC pairs a 2.5 mm ferrule with a square push-pull housing that clicks into the adapter and releases by pulling the body straight back. SC bodies clip together into duplex pairs. Check polarity before you clip, because a reversed duplex clip is easy to build and hard to spot in a cabinet.
PC is the baseline physical-contact polish, with a lighter dome than UPC. It appears on older plant and on multimode links where return loss is not the limiting factor.
Key Benefits
- Supplied as SC/PC Adapter, so the part you receive matches the designation you ordered against
- PC end face: It appears on older plant and on multimode links where return loss is not the limiting factor.
- Simplex, duplex and quad bodies for different port densities
- Precision alignment sleeve sized for the ferrule and fiber mode
- Flanged and flangeless versions to suit existing panel cut-outs
- Dust caps fitted so ports stay clean until they are commissioned
Problems It Solves
- Loose panel mounting that lets the adapter move when a cord is pulled
- Sleeve wear after repeated matings, which shows up as slowly rising loss
- Panel cut-outs that do not match the adapter flange being supplied
- Dust entering open ports between commissioning and service turn-up
Application Scenarios
- Enterprise backbone links
- Populating an optical distribution frame during a build-out
- Replacing worn ports found during a maintenance sweep
- Building faceplates and terminal boxes on an assembly bench
- Creating temporary cross-connects on a test bench
Who It Is For
- Maintenance teams replacing worn ports
- Distributors stocking a full adapter matrix
- ODF and patch panel manufacturers
- Data-center cabling contractors
Technical Features
- SC (Subscriber Connector) interface
- SC bodies clip together into duplex pairs. Check polarity before you clip, because a reversed duplex clip is easy to build and hard to spot in a cabinet.
- Color-coded housing by polish type
- Ceramic or bronze alignment sleeve sized to the fiber mode
- Flanged, flangeless and square mounting options
- Simplex, duplex and quad body formats
Materials
- Zirconia ceramic or phosphor bronze alignment sleeve
- Thermoplastic or metal housing
- Stainless mounting hardware
- Thermoplastic dust caps
Specifications
| Product Designation | SC/PC Adapter |
|---|---|
| Product Family | Fiber Adapter |
| Connector Interface | SC (Subscriber Connector) |
| End Face Polish | PC |
| Manufactured In | Ningbo, China |
| Warranty | One year against defects in materials and workmanship |
Values shown are those carried by the product designation. Dimensional and optical values for a specific order are confirmed on the quotation.
Manufacturing Process
- Sleeve inner diameter inspection on incoming parts
- Housing molding or machining
- Sleeve insertion and retention check
- Mating force and alignment verification
- Dust cap fitting and packing
Quality Control
- Sleeve inner diameter sampled per lot
- Insertion loss checked with reference cords on sample units
- Repeated mating durability test on samples
- Panel fit verified against the stated cut-out dimension
- Visual check for sleeve seating and housing flash
Customization Options
- Ceramic or bronze sleeve
- Flanged, flangeless or square mount
- Simplex, duplex or quad body
- Housing color to your polish convention
- Private-label bagging for distributors
Compared With Other Options
| LC | LC is half the footprint and doubles port density; SC is easier to handle in a crowded closure |
|---|---|
| FC | FC's threaded nut resists vibration; SC is faster to patch and re-patch |
| APC version | APC adds an eight degree angle so reflections leave the core, which matters on PON, CATV and RF-over-glass paths. It is not interchangeable with this part. |
Handling SC/PC Adapter
Before You Order
- Confirm the panel cut-out before ordering flanged or flangeless
- Keep dust caps on both sides until the port is commissioned
- Clean both ferrules before every mating, not only the first one
In Service
- Replace rather than clean a sleeve that has visible wear
- Keep APC and UPC ports physically separated and color coded
- Torque panel screws evenly so the body does not sit skewed
Questions About SC/PC Adapter
What do you need from us to quote SC/PC Adapter?
The quantity, the destination and anything that has to match on your side: connector and polish at each end, fiber mode and core size, and length where the item is an assembly. If you are matching a part you already buy, send the sample and we will quote against it.
Can SC/PC Adapter be supplied with a different connector interface?
Yes. SC (Subscriber Connector) is what this designation carries, and the same family is stocked across the other mainstream connector standards. Tell us the port you have to mate with and we will confirm the equivalent part.
How do I choose between flanged and flangeless?
It depends on the panel. Flanged adapters mount through a rectangular cut-out with screws, flangeless versions clip into a smaller aperture. Measure the existing cut-out before ordering replacements.
Can an adapter be used to join UPC to APC?
No. Mating UPC to APC leaves an air gap that costs a large amount of loss and can damage both end faces. If you have to cross polish types, the correct part is an attenuator or a converter assembly, not an adapter.
How often should adapters be replaced?
Replace when a port shows rising loss that cleaning does not fix, or when the sleeve is visibly worn. In a heavily re-patched field this is a consumable, not a permanent fixture.
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